
The Thomas Daniell
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About The Thomas Daniell
On Infirmary Hill in Truro, The Thomas Daniell is a restaurant set in a Grade 2 listed building overlooking the Richard Lander Monument. The kitchen turns out fish and chips made with cod, alongside pork ribs and a Sunday roast served with Yorkshire puddings and brisket. A halloumi burger topped with an onion ring covers the meatless option, and garlic prawns are served shell-on. Local beers, including Skinners, are on offer alongside the food. Seating is available at the front of the pub, with a flower garden area for those who prefer to sit outside, and dogs are welcome throughout. There's no parking on site, so most visitors arrive on foot or by other means.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingUsually difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom, seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, pork ribs, sunday roast and halloumi burger.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, pork ribs, sunday roast and halloumi burger.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draw repeated praise, with reviewers noting flaky, high-quality cod and crispy batter that "doesn't break apart," though one diner found the fish "pretty decent but nothing special." Close behind, the Sunday roast earns strong enthusiasm, with brisket-stuffed Yorkshire puddings and generous portions, and dishes like the pork ribs, Korean sticky beef, and squid starter also draw specific praise, alongside a well-liked halloumi burger topped with an onion ring. Beef brisket and steak with peppercorn sauce get singled out as standouts too. The beer and cider selection, including local skinners and gold cider, comes up repeatedly, and staff are consistently called friendly and attentive despite one visit being short-staffed. A few note the menu feels generic and could use more distinctive, higher-quality ingredients. One reviewer describes shell-on garlic prawns not flagged on the menu, tedious to peel and lacking flavor, plus noisy kitchen staff needing to be asked to quiet down.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draw repeated praise, with reviewers noting flaky, high-quality cod and crispy batter that "doesn't break apart," though one diner found the fish "pretty decent but nothing special." Close behind, the Sunday roast earns strong enthusiasm, with brisket-stuffed Yorkshire puddings and generous portions, and dishes like the pork ribs, Korean sticky beef, and squid starter also draw specific praise, alongside a well-liked halloumi burger topped with an onion ring. Beef brisket and steak with peppercorn sauce get singled out as standouts too. The beer and cider selection, including local skinners and gold cider, comes up repeatedly, and staff are consistently called friendly and attentive despite one visit being short-staffed. A few note the menu feels generic and could use more distinctive, higher-quality ingredients. One reviewer describes shell-on garlic prawns not flagged on the menu, tedious to peel and lacking flavor, plus noisy kitchen staff needing to be asked to quiet down.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The atmosphere is great and the food omg ! Just had the halloumi burger and could not recommend it more, even thought it doesn’t contain meat the onion ring on top is the star of the burger and replaces easily the meat taste ! 🍔”
- Google user
“We could hear the kitchen staff having a great time. They had to be asked to keep it down. The garlic prawns were served shell-on, which isn't stated on the menu. The guest shouldn't have to perform the labour the kitchen is too lazy to perform. It took me an age to shell them, and I had to *ask* for a finger bowl. Once the shells were removed, there was no flavour whatsoever. The venue doesn't have parking.”
- Google user
“I was told this would be good but we were blown away by an epic Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Gorgeous atmosphere inside but we sat out as it was a sunny day. Bite inside the Yorkshire puddings and there's brisket inside! Great value, delicious food done right and attentive staff. I have a good appetite and couldn't finish it all - so enjoyed leftovers the next day too-absolute win! Look forward to going back to try the weekday menu next time I'm in town for sure”
- Google user
“Thomas Daniel Pub is in a handy location and the food is okay overall. It’s convenient and does the job, but I think the menu could be more creative. The ingredients feel quite generic and there isn’t much of a unique selling point compared with other pubs. It would be great to see a stronger focus on higher quality ingredients, local suppliers or organic produce to make the food stand out more. Good location, but the food could be elevated.”
- Google user
“Very good. Top of the hill by the monument. Old pub converted to restaurant and wine bar. Shabby chic is what they are aiming for, I think. Not busy when we visited, on a Monday lunch. Excellent, friendly service and really nice meal.”
Highlights
“The Thomas Daniell, a Grade 2 listed building, is nestled in Truro, a stone’s throw from the town centre and overlooking the Richard Lander Monument. We take great pride in preparing freshly cooked dishes within our welcoming and convivial ambiance. We trust you’ll cherish it as much as we do!”
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dine-in
- Bar onsite
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Wine
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 5
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Restaurants near The Thomas Daniell
- Trennick Mill4.32830.8 mi
sunday roast, takeaway breakfast, homemade cake selection
- The Shaft Inn4.62777.2 mi away
sunday roast, wedding buffet, yorkshire puddings
- Zest Falmouth4.6887.4 mi away£10–20Good for kids
harbour view seating, sweetcorn fritters, flat whites/coffee
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas DaniellOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.5189 | — | £20–50 | fish and chips, pork ribs, sunday roast |
| Trennick Mill | 4.3283 | 0.8 mi | — | sunday roast, takeaway breakfast, homemade cake selection |
| The Shaft Inn | 4.6277 | 7.2 mi away | — | sunday roast, wedding buffet, yorkshire puddings |
| Zest FalmouthGood for kids | 4.688 | 7.4 mi away | £10–20 | harbour view seating, sweetcorn fritters, flat whites/coffee |
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